Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1887-12-16
WASHINGTON LETTER
(From our Regula Corrcspondent.)
UIcurNgrAN n. 10 1902

WASHINGTON. Dec. ~, 1887.
Speaker Cailislie has n big job on his
hands. There is a great deal more trouble
Than appears on the surface. How to ar
range the Committees is always n perylex.
ing question, but in the organization of
this Congress there seems to be more con-
fusion than usual. The truth is there has
been good deal Of trading going on, and
10 deliver all things according 10 the
agreement is quite n difficult task. As a
sample OF several cases, l mention this one:
The President wants Scott, of PennsyI-
vania, as Chairman OF the Committee OF
Ways aud Means, Carlisle don't like him,
and promised the place TO Mills, of Texas,
and Mills is an arrogant sort OF fellow, and
don't want 10 yield any prestage. 1t Is
one of the most important Committees Of
the House, and the Chairman, by virtue OF
long usage, becomes a member of the
Committee on Rules, and hence an addi-
lional Importance is attached to that po-
sitfun. Mr.. Mills says openly that the
place was promised him, and that lie is
going to have il or there Will be some
lively music. Perry Belmont of New
York, is booked for The chairmanship of
Foreign Relations, but Tim Campbell and
other New York Members are strongly op.
posing him. And 20 in numerous other
instances, and that IL why say the Speaker
has big job on his hauds. Mr.. Randall
says the "two wings Of the Democratic
party flap to- gelher," but they don't have
that appearance just at this time.
1t is expected that the Senate will act
on the Presidents nomin alions on Wednes-
day, and that all will he confirmed.
Friends OF Mr.. Lamar and Gen. Villas
seem very confident.
The National Republican Committee
lind glorious session, and everything be-
tokened harmony and success for next
year. Chicago, ns usual, was lucky IN
getting the Convention. The next question
ia to nominate a ticket that will win. That
Is OF more importance than anything else'
and the feeling is universal here among
Republicans that victory Is sure, and
think the wiser heads OF the Democratic
party 30 regard II.
The Senate have completed their Com
miilee list, and every man seems satisfied
with The position assigned him. The best OF
feeling exists among Republicans in both
tvi .,f tt.n "a niInl md La 4
to preserve the present harmony is very
observable.
There are severrl members who do not
draw their salaries until the close of the
session. The mnjority, however, draw
their pay monthly. l know of few who
check out their pay every day regularly,
aud are then always hard pushed for
money. Taken as an average, including
salary, mileage and stationary allowance,
which is often drawn in money, Congress
man gets sixteen dollars day per day.
That is large for some members, but there
are several Congressmen whose private
income ia from 5000 tn 81, 900 day, and
with them ssiary is OF the least consider
alton.
A greater contrast Ia not poSsihle than
that between Senator Evaris. of New York,
and Beck, of Kentucky. Beck is Scotch
man by birth, and sxiy-six years old.
Evarln was born in Boston and is seventy.
The Kentucky Senator ia big and burly,
with small nose. Senator Evarls is little
and delicate, with n monstrous big nose;
Mr., Beck is bluff and his sentences fall
like chips under the axe; Mr.. Evarls ia
suave and diplomatic, and revels in Latin
and Greek derivalions, No two men were
ever more anIipathelic. The poles are
not further apart than are these two
Senators, and yet both are great leaders,
and have large following in their respect
i've parties,
Nearly Two thousand members OF the
Evangelical Alliance called IN n body at
the While House TO pay their respects to
the President. II was an imposing scene,
and being earnest religious men, OF courfe
were principally Republicans, and the visit
had no political bearing, but only desire
to properly recognize the dignity Of the
Presidential Office.